Author: Tarandeep Kaur

We now have instructions on how to root the Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo as well as on how to download TWRP for the S3 Neo android phone. TWRP is a custom recovery that has touch support while CWM has no touch screen support. Rooting S3 Neo is possible after installing CWM or TWRP custom recoveries on it.

Installation instructions without ODIN if your phone is on Android 4.3

1. Install TWRP or CWM for S3 Neo (download links given at the bottom of the article)
2. Download SuperSU-v2.45.zip and KNOX-Removal-Script.zip (all links are at bottom).
3. Transfer downloaded zips to SD Card
4. Boot into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power button)
5. Flash SuperSU-v2.45.zip and Knox-Removal-Script.zip
6. Reboot

How to install CWM using odin

1. Download recovery.tar.md5
2. Download ODIN and Samsung USB drivers
3. Boot device in download mode ( Vol down + home + power )
4. Press volume up ( continue ) and connect phone with PC
5. Make sure Odin recognizes your phone ( There should be something like “0:[COM11]” in first box and it will be yellow )
6. Press PDA and navigate to recovery.tar.md5
7. Make sure Re-partition is unchecked
8. Press “Start” and wait few seconds
9. Device will reboot and you will have TWRP recovery on your device ( Boot with vol up + home + power )

If your on S3 Neo Android 4.4.4, then follow these instructions.
1 – Download and install the USB drivers for I9300I; link
2 – Download Odin v3.09;
3 – Download TWRP from this link;
4 – Download and Update SuperSU from here and Knox Removal Script (link) and copy them to your SDCard;
5 – Flash TWRP via Odin;
6 – Boot into TWRP, go to Settings and disable “Enable screen timeout”, then install Update SuperSU and Knox Removal Script;
7 – Reboot;

Android 4.3 download links

• twrp link
• cwm link
• knox removal script
• super su

You can download all and any official Lenovo K3 Note ROM using our method. Use this method to sniff data with proxy method and for that we will have to install fiddler on PC.

1. Install Fiddler Web Debugger on PC. Download link
2. Adjust Options by enable “Allow remote computers to connect”.
3. Restart Fiddler to activate the new settings.
4. Find the current IP Address of your running PC.
5. Setup WLAN Proxy in your K3 Note and try to click “System update”.
6. Now you should see the data that sent and received between cell phone and Lenovo server.

You can download un official Lenovo K3 Note Android Lollipop ROM now. This ROM is based on cyanogenmod 12 which bring android 5.1.1 lollipop to this android phone. To flash this ROM, you must have Lenovo K3 Note CWM or TWRP as these are custom recoveries allowing you to install third party software and ROMs on it.

What is included in this ROM:
* Status Bar
* Clock & Date Options
* Battery Options
* Battery Bar Options
* SuperUser Indicator
* Bluetooth Indicator
* Brightness Control
* Mobile & Wifi Icon Options
* Notification & System Icon Options
* Network Traffic Monitor
* Breathing Notifications
* Bliss Logo Option
* Notification Count
* Wifi SSID in status bar (see Wi* Fi advanced options!)

Navigation & Button Options
* Set Navigation Ring Targets
* Backlight Brightness & Timeout
* Overflow Button Settings
* Navigation Bar Toggle
* Set Navigation Buttons, Layout & Dimension
* Double Tap to Sleep
* Power Button End Call Option
* App bar incl. open app in floating window via long* tap

Recents Options
* Memory Bar
* Clear All Button Tweaks
* Clear All tasks
* Clear All Recents Location
* Option to show Google search bar in recents Menu
* OmniSwitch (Option to replace recents menu with Omniswitch)
* Open app in floating window

Notification Drawer
* Status Bar Header (Weather)
* Tile Options
* Flashlight Option
* Custom Color Tile Options (Set Background, Icons & Text)
* Quick Setting Options
* Quick & Smart Pulldown
* Brightness Slider Toggle
* Vibrate, Detailed Wifi View & Advanced Location Options
* SlimActions Tile
* Auto Close Panel
* Force Expanded Notifications
* Open app in floating window via long* tap and then floating icon

Heads Up Notifications

Lockscreen Options
* Long Press Lock Icon to Sleep
* Shortcuts
* Bottom Corner Targets
* Weather Options
* Customize Text & Icon Colors (incl. carrier label)
* Clock Widget Settings
* Music Visualizer Options
* Power Button Lock Options
* Lock Method Options

Power Menu Options
* Power Off
* Reboot
* One Click Reboot
* Screenshot (with delay option)
* Screen Record
* Profile Switcher
* Airplane Mode
* User Switcher
* Settings Shortcut
* Device Lockdown
* Sound Panel
* Flashlight

Gesture Anywhere
* Location Options
* Trigger Regions

Animations
* IME Animations
* Toast Animations
* Listview Animations
* System Animations
* Scrolling Cache
* Scrolling Modifiers

App Circle Bar
* Included Apps
* Trigger width, position and height

Sound Options
* Link Ringtone & Notification Toggle
* Media, Alarm, Ring & Notification Sound Options
* Volume Steps
* Volume Panel Timeout
* Interruptions
* Launch Music Apps
* Dial Pad Tones
* Screen Locking Sound
* Touch Sounds
* Charging Sounds
* Camera Shutter & Screenshot Sounds
* Safe Headset Volume
* Less Frequent Notifications
* Media Control
* Vibration Options

Display & Light Options
* Smart Cover
* Adaptive Brightness
* LiveDisplay
* Rotation
* Double Tap to Sleep
* Sleep Time
* Wake on Plug
* Cast Screen
* Expanded Desktop
* Daydream
* Font Size
* DPI
* Battery Light

Notification Manager
* Device Lock Options
* Block App Notifications
* Disable Persistent Info
* Priority App Notifications

More Stuff Included

AudioFX Equalizer

* SuperSU – Huge thanks to @Chainfire
* BlissPop Wallpapers (via launcher’s Wallpapers)
* Home Launcher Option
* CM Camera
* User Profiles
* System Profiles
* Location Options
* Security Options
* Privacy Options
* Accounts & Sync
* Language & Input
* Backup & Reset
* Date & Time
* Accessibility
* Printing
* Developer Options
* Rom & Hardware Information

• via xda-developers.com
• download link

IMEI backup tool is available for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It is recommended that you download and use this tool as messing around with Note 5 custom ROMs can do some damage on your expensive android phone. You must root Galaxy Note 5 before using this tool, otherwise it would not work. This tool backs up EFS that contains IMEI. The files are stored in Device storage/MyEFS.

There are two versions of the Galaxy Note 5 IMEI backup tool – free and paid. Here are the differences between the two.

* Both version makes backup in same format and no difference in backup.
* Pro version have option to Restore with single click
* Free version will save file in MyEFS and if you make next backup it will replace older one. While play store version every time creates new folder with date, Time and your IMEI stamp so you can keep multiple backup as well no confusion about which backup is made when and on which device. Also it makes copy of build.prop so you can get idea you were on which ROM when backup created)
* Play store version give notification in case backup not created.
* Weekly Auto backup feature available on play store version.
* PIT creator. Play store V1.1 added option to create PIT file from existing layout

• Download free version from xda-developers.com

Enable call recording on Sony Xperia Z5

Fully Deodexed Zipaligned custom firmware for the Xperia Z5 is now available that also lets you disable data notification

A new deodexed ROM for Sony Xperia Z5 is available that gives you ability to record calls on Xperia Z5. This ROM is based on the latest official stock Xperia Z5 firmware and is fully deodexed, zipaligned with R22.0.1 SDK. It is pre rooted and has busy box and SQL lite pre installed as well. It is fully debloated so you will not find any junk apps in there.

Other nifty features of this Deodexed Zipaligned ROM include Faster scrolling; Faster open camera app; Increased camera picture quality; Speed optimizations; Disabled Scrolling Cache; Aosp browser ; Fixed write sdcard ; Radio without headset ; Disabled data notification ; Dynamic colors navbar and status bar ; 32 DPI ; Ambient display ; Autostarts in settings ; Increased sound and headphone volume and Animations speed control.

How to install this ROM on Xperia Z5

1 – Unlock bootloader – http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 – Install lollipop firmware
3 – For e68xx install recovery and kernel for your device – thanks to AndroPlus
4 – For e66xx install twrp-2.8.7.0-E6653-20151130_material.img and kernel for your device – thanks to AndroPlus
5 – Copy ROM to ext sdcard
6 – Enter to recovery
7 – Make a FULL Wipe on aroma if come from another FW, before installing ROM
8- Install rom for your device
9 – Reboot
10 – Enjoy

It is now quite easy to add TWRP on the Sony Xperia Z5. You can do this by installing the new root kernel zip archive. After installing this archive on your Xperia Z5, your phone’s LED will be lit for three seconds and it will vibrate once too.

Now you can press the volume up button to run the TWRP or press volume down to turn recovery from fota kernel partition. Keep in mind that it leaves a copy of new boot image in the internal storage of SD card if you want to save it somewhere else. You can flash it later with flashboot if required.

• Download archive file

After installing TWRP on Z5, you will be able to install custom ROMs on it and do all sorts of hacks on it. Keep in mind that the warranty will be void after installing TWRP and doing root on it. To revert back, you can install stock Xperia Z5 firmware on it.

If you are looking for Sony Xpeira Z5 stock firmware, we have got you covered. We have got hold of EU and DE stock firmwares. This would not wipe the DRM keys. You will need latest version of flashtool for Xperia Z5.

1. Open the Xperia Z5 flashtool and choose the firmware you downloaded earlier. Download links are present at bottom of this article. If you do not wish to delete any data on your Sony Xperia Z5, uncheck userdata.sin file. This way all data will remain intact on your phone.
2. Turn off the Xperia Z5 phone and when the Flashtool pops up, connect the Z5 to the PC and hold down volume down button. Start the flashing process now.

It might stall for about 5 minutes on “system.sin” but it will finish the flashing process eventually.

About unlocking bootloader. Be aware that unlocking your bootloader will cause permanent loss of DRM keys, and hence camera functionality, etc. Until we have a root exploit (if we ever do) for locked bootloaders, we can’t backup the TA partition and preserve our DRM keys.

• EU firmware
• DE firmware

PS: If your phone is not recognized when connect it to the PC, try installing official Sony drivers from here.

Official Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo update is now available from download. This update will upgrade your android device to android 4.4.4 kitkat. This phone was launched in april with android 4.3 onboard but has now been upgraded to Android 4.4.4 kitkat.

This S3 Neo comes with Snapdragon 400 compared to Exynos in the non Neo S3 version. This new update brings more fluid interface, transparent status bar and available for download via KIES and OTA. You can also download it as full ROM from link given below.

You can root S3 Neo on android 4.4.4 by following instructions given here. Use ODIN to flash this ROM.

• Sammobile

You can now root SM-N920 version of Samsung Galaxy Note 5. For this you require TWRP Note 5 custom recovery and one of these models, SM-N920C / CD / G / I, SM-N9200 and SM-N9208_SEA. I have been told that SM-N9208_TW works as well but I have not tested it. Rooting instructions are given below.

1. If you have systemless root installed, then you must REMOVE it as this kernel will auto-root a proven and stable 2.52 binary into system.
   

   Open SuperSU app
   Select "Full unroot" option
   Reboot (or flash kernel)
   Re-install SuperSU app

2. Uninstall any CPU control apps, tweaks and init.d scripts etc.
3. Recommend: Disable or remove KNOX (you can disable with Synapse once kernel is flashed)
4. Install Synapse app from Google Play and rate it ☆☆☆☆☆ !!
5. Device Settings:
   

   Enable Developer Options > OEM UNLOCK
   If flashing from any custom kernel with Synapse app > Device settings > Applications > Synapse > Force Stop > clear data

6. If not installed > Install SuperSU from Google Play:
7. N9200/N9208: unlock your bootloader >> Install and run CROM service unlock app from Galaxy App Store (this will probably wipe your accounts). If you have problems with CROM, try without it !
8. Boot into custom recovery and flash SkyHigh_kernel____.zip FOR YOUR DEVICE and reboot
9. After boot:
   a) wait at least 120 secs to stabilize
   b) Open Synapse
   c) Tap "Understood"
   d) DO this step so some defaults are set !!
   

   1. tap the square menu button top right hand corner
   2. tap the three dots button
   3. "select all globally"
   4. tap the back button next to it
   5. apply

* Based on official Samsung source: Samsung OSRC
* ramdisk source:
N920C/CD/I/G XXU2APA2
N9200 ZCU2AOL2
N9208 XXU2AOL1
* Compiled with Linaro gcc-linaro-4.9-2015.02-3-x86_64_aarch64-linux-gnu
* Linux 3.10.96
* AUTO-ROOT binary v2.52 & Install busybox v1.24.1-Dorimanx
* KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
* SELinux PERMISSIVE  (for Titanium Backup and other apps to work correctly)
* adb insecure
* stock dt.img
* init.d script support (drop in script & set permissions to 755 or 777 and reboot)
* DEEP SLEEP FIX
* IN-CALL REBOOT BUG "FIX"
* Possible Screen Mirroring / AllShare Cast fix
* Secure storage = false (should prevent WIFI settings & passwords wiping on reboots)
* RAM management tweaks
* GearVR reported working (depends on ROM/firmware version installed)
* Synapse app support for many kernel configurations + more.
* Many descriptions are in the app. If you require more info, don’t be lazy, please SEARCH like I did